Aside from supporting an association that is an advocate for breeders across the province, membership in the SBOA provides additional benefits. The SBOA Stake races (one for trotters, and one for pacers) help showcase some of the best 3 year old racing fillies that will hopefully become quality broodmares.
The Standardbred racing industry in the province of Ontario has deep-seated roots stemming from the 17th century when the first trotting races were held usually in fields and the mid 18th century when racing took place on official courses with horses in harness. From a historical perspective, Standardbred racing is part of our heritage and occasionally you can find evidence of small fair tracks that still exist today that were once hubs of activity.
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President – Stephen Palermo
416-768-6588
Vice President – Andrew Carss
Secretary-Treasurer & Admin – Aimee Adams
Jesse Belore – 226-938-1123
Karen Carroll – 519-769-0021
Tammy McNiven – 519-475-4276
Walter Parkinson – 519-227-4294
Craig Turner – 519-425-1430
Ashley Wilson – 519-636-9562
Pat Woods – 905-838-2145
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